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Smashed Diner Burger with Special Sauce
American BBQ

Smashed Diner Burger with Special Sauce

Two crispy-edged smash patties, American cheese, shredded lettuce, and a tangy in-house sauce on a toasted bun.

20 min 2 serves 4.9 stars
Reverse-Seared Ribeye
American BBQ

Reverse-Seared Ribeye

Slow-roasted then seared steakhouse ribeye with a crackling crust and a perfect edge-to-edge pink.

75 min 2 serves 4.9 stars
Sticky Kansas-City Baby Back Ribs
American BBQ

Sticky Kansas-City Baby Back Ribs

Spice-rubbed ribs slow-smoked, then lacquered with a sweet-and-tangy molasses-bourbon sauce.

270 min 4 serves 4.9 stars
Grilled Tri-Tip with Chimichurri
American BBQ

Grilled Tri-Tip with Chimichurri

A Santa-Maria-style tri-tip with a salt-and-pepper crust, sliced against the grain over fresh herb chimichurri.

60 min 6 serves 4.8 stars
Carolina Pulled Pork
American BBQ

Carolina Pulled Pork

Slow-smoked Boston butt shredded and dressed with a sharp vinegar mop -- the Carolina sandwich done right.

540 min 10 serves 4.9 stars
Honey-Mustard Grilled Chicken
American BBQ

Honey-Mustard Grilled Chicken

Bone-in chicken thighs glazed with grainy mustard, honey, and rosemary, then grilled until lacquered.

45 min 4 serves 4.7 stars
Texas Smoked Brisket
American BBQ

Texas Smoked Brisket

A peppered, slow-smoked brisket with a deep mahogany bark and a juicy quarter-inch smoke ring.

720 min 12 serves 4.9 stars
Bourbon-Glazed Smoked Sausage Platter
American BBQ

Bourbon-Glazed Smoked Sausage Platter

Twice-smoked sausage links lacquered with bourbon glaze and stacked over toasted rolls and pickles.

120 min 6 serves 4.8 stars
St. Louis Spare Ribs
American BBQ

St. Louis Spare Ribs

Trimmed spare ribs rubbed in coffee and chili, smoked until tender, finished with a tangy tomato glaze.

360 min 4 serves 4.8 stars
Grilled Flank Steak with Charred Scallions
American BBQ

Grilled Flank Steak with Charred Scallions

A quick-marinated flank steak with charred scallions, soy, and a citrusy ginger drizzle.

40 min 4 serves 4.7 stars